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#SaveOlympicWrestling goes viral

Olympics: Wrestling-Men's Freestyle 84 kg-Quarterfinals

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Apparently this wrestling thing has become a thing. Thousands of people have flocked to Twitter to voice their opinion on why they believe the IOC should #SaveOlympicWrestling when they vote again in May and September. Here are some of the best Tweets from notable athletes and heartbroken fans, alike.

It’s not over yet. We will keep fighting to save the sport we love. Don’t stop dreaming and don’t stop believing. #SaveOlympicWrestling

— Jordan Burroughs (@alliseeisgold) February 12, 2013


Banning wrestling in the Olympics goes way beyond the event itself. It will affect this amazing sport at every level! #SaveOlympicWrestling

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) February 12, 2013


Flood IOC Executive Members with POSITIVE letters on why wrestling should be a part of Olympics.Names & address here: caelsanderson.com/latest-news/ca…

— Cael Sanderson (@caelsanderson) February 12, 2013


I have envisioned myself winning an Olympic gold medal since I was 8 years old #SaveOlympicWrestling

— David Taylor (@magicman_psu) February 12, 2013


RT to #SaveOlympicWrestling

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) February 12, 2013


Just remeber that the wrestling family exists in iran, russia, india, cuba, Azerbaijan,Turkey etcboth men & women #saveolympicwrestling

— Grant Turner (@TunaGT174) February 12, 2013


It’s been almost 100% wrestling-related posts online all day today. Strongest sporting community out there. #SaveOlympicWrestling

— Chas Betts (@chasbetts) February 12, 2013


Wrestling has made me and millions of who they are today. The Olympics is the grandest stage of them all! #SaveOlympicWrestling

— Sergio, Lace Up! ツ (@sl0meli) February 12, 2013


Heart broken. #SaveOlympicWrestling

— Hannah Reader (@HannahReader8) February 12, 2013